Instrumentation/Electrical Technician
Amrize · Theodore, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Amrize (industrial) in Theodore, AL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 67 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 50%
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 49%
- Root cause 26%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Amrize in Theodore
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About the role
Performs various tasks associated with the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power and control systems.
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED
Additional Education: 2 years technical college in a related subject preferred
Required Computer and Software Skills: Effective computer and systems skills
Travel
Requirements
Minimal
Additional
Requirements
- ✓2-4 years industrial experience required; equivalent education may be considered.
- ✓General knowledge of electrical theory including electrical safety theory is required.
- ✓High degree of accuracy and mathematical ability.
- ✓The ability to operate electrical test equipment.
- ✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
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Location: Theodore Cement Plant AL
Job Req ID: 16826
Join our amazing team and contribute as a
Instrumentation/Electrical Technician
What you'll accomplish
- •Troubleshoot and repair a diverse range of electrical equipment throughout the cement plant (Example: Instrumentation circuits, motor control circuits up to 13.8 kilovolts, low and medium voltage drives, monitoring analyzers)
- •Assists/conducts preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment.
- •Schematic reading and instrumentation calibration.
- •Digital and Analog PLC program use in troubleshooting.
- •Low and medium voltage cable routing, splicing, and terminating.
- •Basic mechanical activities (Non critical welding, laser alignment).
- •Perform walk-by inspections and diagnostic checks.
- •Maintain documentation, plan and organize work, participate in various team activities.
- •Work with contractor personnel.
- •Participates in formal and on-the job training programs to acquire/broaden both technical and non-technical job skills; participates in cross training activities.
- •Other duties as assigned.
- •Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What we offer
- •Competitive salary
- •Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- •Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- •Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- •Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- •Paid time off & paid holidays
- •Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- •Educational Assistance Program
- •Dress for your day policy
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.